Not my first Rodeo

Gregory Downs is hosting a Campdraft competition. It’s a much more laid-back event than Normanton. The beer is cheaper and I don’t think the Amulance drivers will have much to do.
There are 127 riders competing in the Open event and an unknown number in the Encouragement event. Finals still to come.
Not much sponsorship money at Gregory so there is no water truck to spray and calm the dust. We will need another dip in the river when we get back to camp.
Lack of prize money doesn’t diminish the quantity and quality of horses and riders. At the big Rodeo in Normanton, the Camp Draft had a hefty $150 entry fee.
Some of these Cowboys have amazing trailers that are horse float / caravan combo. Many travel as a convoy, with horse float, caravan and possibly other vehicles. They spend a lot of time moving around the state going to events. We have recognised a number of competitors from Normanton - or is it a case of “see one Cowboy - seen ’em all”
The Gregory Downs Station have supplied hundreds of cattle which they are bring in and out on a number of Road Trains. The cattle only get used once and then back on the truck and home again.Read more